Abia APC Reverses 2027 Governorship Zoning

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State reversed its decision to zone the party's 2027 governorship ticket to Abia Central Senatorial District less than 24 hours after the announcement, directing that all aspirants from any zone may now purchase nomination forms.

The initial zoning was stated publicly on Thursday by Uche Aguoru, the party's spokesperson in Abia State. The arrangement cited equity and fairness, noting that the current state chairman hails from Abia North Senatorial District while the immediate past governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, came from Abia South. "It is therefore just and equitable for Abia Central to produce the next governor on the APC platform," the statement said.

On Friday, Aguoru issued another statement announcing the reversal, attributed to a directive from the APC national leadership. The move followed a review of concerns raised by party stakeholders in the state. "All zoning arrangements earlier issued by the State Working Committee be jettisoned," it directed. "The party will, therefore, maintain the status quo," allowing candidates for governorship, Senate, House of Representatives, and House of Assembly seats to contest without zonal...